Norfolk Broads Direct on the Water Open Weekend

Invitation
All of us at Norfolk Broads Direct would be delighted if you would join us at our boatyard in Wroxham for our’ On the Water Open Weekend Event’.

27th & 28th April, 2013
 10am – 4pm

Norfolk Broads Direct on The Water Open Weekend.

What can you expect? For further details  http://www.norfolkbroadsdirect.co.uk/nbd-on-water-event-new

Faircraft Loynes fleet
Have you ever fancied a holiday afloat on the Broads?
Why not come along for our Open Weekend and try a cruiser ‘On the Water’?
Our enthusiastic team will be on hand to show you the different styles of cruisers in our fleet and to give you tips and friendly advice in the skills of boat handling.

Broads Tours River Trips
Sit back, relax and enjoy the commentary on a Broads Tours river trip. All trips half normal price
Adults: £4.00 Children £3.25, under 5’s go free

Broads Tours Dayboat Hire
Take to the helm of a self-drive dayboat and enjoy two hours for the price of one!
£16 for 2 hours.

Wherry Yacht Norada
Compare our modern Faircraft Loynes fleet to this Grand Old Lady, courtesy of the Wherry Yacht Charter Trust

RSPB
A member of the RSPB will be on hand to explain the fabulous water birds that live on the Broads

The Little Blue Boat
The illustrator, Paul Jackson,  of this exciting new children’s book will be giving book readings.  Children can enjoy the adventures of the Able Sea Bear on board the Little Blue Boat on the Broads.

Broads Authority Launch
Meet the Broads Authority Navigation Ranger for some tips on safe boat handling.

Catering
The Vintage Broadsman will be on her moorings with a fully licensed bar and light refreshments.
Other catering will include a hog roast and the locally produced Ronaldo’s Ice Cream.

For further details please visit  http://www.norfolkbroadsdirect.co.uk/nbd-on-water-event-new or alternatively call and speak to a member of our team.

We hope that you will be able to join us, please RSVP to info@broads.co.uk or telephone 01603 782207

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Fair Statesman Launched for Spring 2013

New for Spring 2013 Fair Statesman 1 & 2

We are very pleased to announce the launch of Fair Statesman 1, and with work well underway on Statesman 2, it won’t be long until these two modern and stylish cruisers are out on hire.

The Statesman’s offer first class living for up to 8 people, with dual steering, spacious outside seating complete with sunbathing area, light and airy saloon that can convert into a double bed, a good practical sized galley complete with full size cooker and fridge, large flat screen TV offering satellite television, DVD player and a Playstation 3.

The Statesman’s have all of the creature comforts of home and much more.

For further details please do not hesitate to contact a member of our team on 01603 782207 or visit our website on the link below http://www.norfolkbroadsdirect.co.uk/cruiser-detail/broads-boating-holidays-fair-statesman

Brand New for Spring 2013

Fair Statesman being launched ready for hire.

Celebrating the launch of our New Fair Statesman 1

   

The first of many inside images of Fair Statesman1

Our New Fair Statesman 1

For further details please do not hesitate to contact a member of our team on 01603 782207 or visit our website on the link below http://www.norfolkbroadsdirect.co.uk/cruiser-detail/broads-boating-holidays-fair-statesman

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Norfolk Broads Direct Open Weekend

Norfolk Broads Direct Open Weekend: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th April 2013

The British Marine Federation is launching a nationwide campaign to get people ‘On the Water’ during the weekend of the 27th & 28th April 2013.  The marine industry will be coming together to provide boating information and activities at venues all around the country.

There will be events, taster trips and briefings at open days at training centres, boatyards and marinas. Whether people are experienced boaters or complete novices this weekend will be a great opportunity for people to learn more about the joys and excitement of boating.  There will be a wealth of opportunities to get ‘On the Water’ either on the UK’s 7760 miles of coastline or on the nation’s network of inland rivers, canals and of course here in the Broads, Britain’s magical waterland.

Here at Norfolk Broads Direct in Wroxham we will be opening our boatyard for both days to showcase a selection of the hire cruisers from our premier Faircraft Loynes fleet. Our enthusiastic team will be on hand to show potential hirers around the different styles of boats available including all of the onboard facilities. Potential hirers will even have the opportunity to try the boat out ‘On the Water’, our experienced staff will give them tips and friendly advice in the skills of boat handling to ensure that they can get the maximum out of their chosen craft.

A real head turner with outside dining area and sun-deck.

During the days we will be running a timetable of river trips to Salhouse Broad on the Queen of the Broads and the Belle of the Broads.  Visitors to the open day will be able to enjoy a trip at half of our normal published rate.  Visitors will also be able to hire a dayboat for two hours for the price of one. The ever popular Vintage Broadsman will be on her moorings providing a licensed bar with teas and coffees and light refreshments.  There is ample parking, and customer toilets on site.  Hoveton and Wroxham railway station is only a 10 minute walk way.

Other on site attractions during the weekend will include a Hog Roast and ice cream, all from local producers. We also hope to be joined by other attractions close to the Broads, to give people a flavour of what our magical waterland has to offer.

We have just received the exciting news that the Pleasure Wherry Norada will be joining us for the 2 days. We are very pleased to see this lovely traditional craft back on the water after her extensive refit during 2011 and 2012.

Watch this space for further details or alternatively contact a member of our team on 01603 782207

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Winter Boating On The Magical Norfolk Broads

The Norfolk Broads, step into a secret world of big open skies and discover the unrivalled charms of Britain’s Magical Waterland. The beautiful Norfolk Broads were created by man in the medieval times and perfected by nature over centuries of change in the landscape and the very different interests that attract visitors to this popular holiday destination today.

A National Park in all but its name, they are a unique haven for a wonderful diversity of wildlife, tranquil meadows, woodland, reed marshes, rivers and broads, providing a unique habitat for some of Britain’s rarest species and protected as an area of natural beauty, this magical area is waiting to be discovered, what ever the weather and time of year.

During the cooler winter season we have a smaller selection of our Luxury Holiday Cruisers available, the Cruisers we have on offer have been selected to provide a cosy base for the ever changeable British climate.

Fair Princess- Luxury Eco-friendly, single level cruiser perfect for a couple, boasting all the creature comforts of home and much more, prices start from £470 for a mid-week or weekend short break, based on 2 people sharing

Fair Jubilee- Offering first class cruising, new for 2012, complete with whirlpool bath, separate shower, bow-thruster for easy manoeuvring and many more luxurious features, prices start from £535 for a mid-week or weekend short break based on 2 people sharing.

Fair Regent- A modern cruiser ideal for a couple or small family, single level throughout, offering a spacious bathroom with a large corner bath, prices start from £410 for a mid-week or weekend short break, based on 2-4 people sharing.

Fair Royale- Prestige cruising for four, offering fantastic views of the every changing Broads, with the option of driving from inside or out, prices start from £600 for a mid-week or weekend short break based on 4-6 people sharing.

Fair President- Prestige, luxurious cruiser with space and comfort in mind. Fitted out to a very high standard our Fair President is a real head turner. prices start from £775 for a mid-week or weekend short break based on 4-6 people sharing.

Fair Sovereign- Fitted out to the same standard as the Fair President, but just a little shorter in length.  prices start from £690 for a mid-week or weekend short break based on 4-6 people sharing.

Fair Commander- A traditional Broads cruiser, ideal for the larger family group or simply a group of friends wanting to relax and enjoy some peaceful fishing. prices start from £510 for a mid-week or weekend short break based on 4-6 people sharing.

For further details on any of our selection of Winter Holiday Cruisers, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our reception team on 01603 782207 or visit our website www.norfolkbroadsdirect.co.uk

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Cordon Rouge Make-over

Cordon Rouge under goes a winter make-over ready in preparation for the 2013 season

Over the last few months our popular Broad Tours, passenger trip boat The Cordon Rouge has been in our main workshop under going an extensive winter make-over.

Rouge having her winter make-over ready for 2013

Nick Rivett who usually can be seen at the helm as Skipper of  another of our trip boats ” The Queen of the Broads” has been at the fore front of the make-over, carrying out most of the sanding, welding and painting as well as suggested many of the new improvements.

Whilst she is has been in the wet dock, all of the topsides and outside seating areas have been sanded and repainted, the hand rails and boarding steps have all been replaced.

Rouge having her hull painted and awaiting a new bright red anti-foul

Once the top was finished she was ready to be lifted out of the water and sat down, for Nick to start the enormous task of sanding the 7oft hull. With a beam of 13ft 9″you can imagine that we have had to provide him with alot of strong coffee and feed him lots of chocolates and sweets.

The Cordon Rouge was originally built in Wakefield, and then fitted out by Broad Tours in 1987 and since then she has became a local landmark of the Northern Broads. Operating in and out of our Wroxham based boatyard, she is one of our more traditional passenger boats.

This year Nick has really put his mark on the Rouge bringing a new leash of life to her, reinstated the traditional Broads Tours colour scene on both the paint job and with the new design stickers.

The plan is to put her in the water for the end of next week, at this point we can begin the last stage of her make-over, with the inside having an extensive spring clean, new carpets and outside cushions the outside undercover seating areas are both have new roofs and vinyl side covers.

I haven’t mentioned to Nick that we plan to lift “The Queen of the Broads” out of the water after Christmas! I think that i’ll wait till he has enjoyed his well deserved Christmas break.

One of our Trip Boats, awaiting Nick’s magic touch!

We hope that you will be as excited as we are with her transformation? The Cordon Rouge will start her 2013 season from Easter on-wards and is available for private charter, ideal for wedding celebrations, work social events or a family celebration, for further details on helping you plan a special event contact us on 01603 782207

For full details on all our themed music evenings and special events visit www.broadstours.co.uk

 

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Broads Tours now has a wheelchair lift on a specially converted day boat

Here’s our first hirer using the wheelchair lift on our specially converted day boat. Our day boat with a wheelchair lift is now available for hire, to pre book telephone our booking office on 01603 782207 – Visit our website to discover more on day boat hire on the broads

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News from Broads Tours

Well here we are in the middle of March and the sun is shining!  We have just launched most of our fleet of newly painted dayboats and they are now available to hire every day.   What better way to discover the magic of the Broads than by taking to the helm of a self-drive boat!

Visit our website for full details of our dayboats and day cruisers

To celebrate Mother’s day on Sunday 18th March, we are running special trips on the Queen of the Broads.  All Mums accompanied by her child or children will be able to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, so come along and give Mum a treat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View this link for details of our special events.

Wherryman’s Penthouses

Back in December we told you that our four Wherryman’s Penthouses were having new kitchens and bathrooms fitted.  Well we didn’t stop there; Penthouses 8, 9, & 10 have all been fully refurbished!   No 11 is being started next week.
This really has been a fantastic effort by Dave the builder, Alan from housekeeping and Reg that we dragged out of retirement.  Even Debbie and Stacey from the office have been painting and grouting.  Well done everyone!

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